Denver to Columbia (DEN–COU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL Delta
11:02 AM
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1:29 PM
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1h 27m
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E7W
5:45 PM
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8:49 PM
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2h 4m
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UA United
E7W
9:00 AM
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Denver to Columbia
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 669 mi 1h 27m nonstop +1h ahead 20 1-stop hubs

DEN–COU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 669 miles in approximately 1h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore DEN Routes COU Routes DEN Live Flights COU Live Flights DEN Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–COU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 E7W 2h04 84% Star Alliance –
DL Delta Air Lines 1 – 1h27 84% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 88%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to COU direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to COU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
472
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · COU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 7:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
669 mi / 1,076 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 27m to 2h 4m.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

Facts

DEN–COU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance669 mi / 1,076 km
Flight time1h 27m to 2h 4m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: COU
Full nameColumbia Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOCOU / KCOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation889 ft / 271 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to COU flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport take approximately 1h 27m to 2h 4m. The route covers 669 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from DEN to COU. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, OKC, SUS, BNA, MDW, IND, ATL, VNY, MCO, PHX, CHS, MIA, PBI, CLT, SJU, DFW, ORD, MCI, DAL and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from COU to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DEN to COU

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DEN to COU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to COU ranges from 1 hours 27 minutes to 2 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 669 miles (1,076 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.